Preserve and Gather

Really fun eating spot in Ballard. What stands out to me is the house made baked goods. There is a nice selection of savory and sweet and the coffee is really well balanced and medium bodied. The selection of provisions is really well curated and it reminds me of a European…

I was pleasantly surprised by this place. I’m originally from Russia, so I’m pretty spoiled when it comes to good food and service, which makes it hard to be impressed in the U.S. But this spot delivered!! The pastries are excellent, the coffee is solid, and their lox & bagel…

Holy hand pies!!! If you're looking for baked goods that would earn a Paul Hollywood handshake, this is the place to be. Fantastic flavor combinations that packed a punch, nothing too sweet, crumbly pastry—absolute heaven. We got the spinach and sausage hand pies, a pumpkin…

Atmosphere was great and the shop was full of lovely people! I’d have stuck around there if I didn’t have a flight to catch. Got a double espresso which was DELICIOUS and a toasted pickled egg sandwich to go. The sandwich was good but desperately needed a hit of pepper, paprika,…

Overall, I’d recommend Preserve and Gather! It’s a great spot for meeting up with a friend, sitting down to read or study, or just enjoy a nice pastry before carrying on with the rest of your day. The beverages were mid. I ordered the drip coffee, which was too rich for my…